I think it's safe so say that summer weather has finally arrived in Minnesota. We've hit 90s twice in the past two days. I can't say that I'm a huge fan of that high of temps. Those two days I've spent the majority of my time inside. The other days though, it's been so amazing starting my morning with a walk around the neighborhood or ending my night with a sunset walk by the water. I've intended to take advantage of my time off by practicing golf. Somehow the days fly by though, and I never end up adding it to my agenda.  It's not that I'm busy, it's more so my couch sounds more comfortable. Anyone else have the same issue?

We've finally invested in an outdoor patio table set and it has been the best decision. I find myself gravitating towards that over the dinner table, and it's been great to sit outside and read all afternoon. I was going to sit out there this morning and do my usual browsing social media routine, but ALL my neighbors had the same idea. Let's just say I'm not a social butterfly and would rather enjoy my peace and quite. Please tell me I'm not the only one who looks out their window first before stepping outside.

I bought a small Gerber daisy plant to go in a lantern outside, but it's actually too big. So instead, it's acting as our table centerpiece. It adds a nice pop of red. My décor inside is pretty much all strictly black and white with lots of gingham. So, I decided my front porch area needs lots of color to liven up the place. I haven't killed any of my plants yet, but lets just say they don't look quite as lively as they did when I bought them at the nursery. Can you tell I'm more of a fan of fake plants?

I'm sure just like everyone, I've been itching to travel or at least have a change of scenery. This summer/fall I have 4 weddings and 1 concert to attend. Not gonna lie, I'm going to be pretty upset if any of them get cancelled. In the meantime,  I managed to find these gems from a trip to Chicago I took last October. It's crazy to think how much the world has changed in just 2 months. Can we go back to the time when people are not afraid to walk next to you on a sidewalk?

On this trip, I got to cross two things off my Chicago bucket list: taking pictures by lake Michigan, and seeing the Home Alone house. Let me tell you, their yard is a lot smaller than I was picturing. And, not gonna lie, I felt a little creepy just slowly driving by it. I was surprised by how blue/green Lake Michigan is. Words do not do it justice! Down by the beach felt like a completely different world. It felt like summer again!

Of course we had to take a stop at Lincoln Park Zoo. Who doesn't look free activities? It doesn't compare to Brookfield Zoo, but this zoo has a synchronized swimming polar bear. He would do this cute flip thing over and over. It was adorable! Anyways, that was the gist of our trip: eating and site seeing!

I'll say what we're all thinking: what a crazy time for us to be alive. Our routine's have been completely stripped, and we're left with nothing but time to pass in creative ways. I'll be the first to admit, the first week I had to work from home was awful. I'm someone that strives on a routine of getting out of the house. People think I'm crazy that I have an hour commute. I personally love taking that time to unwind and reflect. So, it took time to adjust to me just waking up and jumping straight into work. On top of that, I missed the chatter in the background and the social interaction. As a result, I looked forward to conference calls (which is not like me). Though, I always had a sticky note on my camera on the odd chance that someone saw my makeup free face and rats nest of a top knot.
I slowly began to accept this was going to be my new life, for who knows how long (though I hoped it would only be a few weeks). Little did I know that I would be furloughed. Never in a million years, would I predict just 2 years after graduating college, I would be filing for unemployment. It's scary to think about the unknown. How long will our economy be like this? How long will I be without a stable paycheck? How will my finances be? When will I get back to doing all things I love? These are questions that I'm sure are running through all your minds.



For now, I'm going to take advantage of this time off. I went through a phase in college where I would spend my entire free-time reading blog posts, commenting, and posting content. I loved it! I want to get back into that. So, that's exactly what I'm going to do. I need to go through my bloglovin' subscription and add some fresh faces. If you have any suggestions, please let me know! Expect lots more content from me (some old pictures and some new...but don't worry, I'll be practicing social distancing). The actual meat of the blogpost will be where I'll be struggling. What are y'all talking about in your posts? I normally like to incorporate what's happening  in my life or the usual briefly talking about my new outfit. Neither of those will be existent for obvious reasons, so I'll have to get creative. Let me know if you have any recommendations! Until next time :)

Long time no post...! You're probably thinking, where on earth have you been? That's a valid question. The last post from me was in February. I feel embarrassed, disappointed, and also sad. This blog was my baby back in college, and I completely let this platform go down the drain. To be honest, I've made "welcome back" posts but have never published them. This time is different though. I feel like I'm getting a better grasp at the whole time management thing and being inspired. I want to get back into my weekly posts, I just need to be more "strict" on myself.

Since it's been 8 months, lets catch you up on what you have missed. Well let's start with the biggest change. I moved! I'm no longer living in an apartment. I'm now a proud renter of a 3 bedroom townhouse. It's so much more spacious! To be honest, the little things make me excited about my new place. The fact that all my silverware fits in one drawer and the fact that I can bring in groceries from my car to my house in less than a minute is great!

With a bigger space comes new things, am I right? For the loft, I really want to make it a "lounge area" with an office. So, I'm on the hunt for a couch, coffee table, and a desk. I haven't really been seriously shopping, but I'm keeping my eyes pealed. I know I'll find the pieces eventually! Maybe one of these days, I'll have to do some home décor posts.

The next biggest change has been my job. I'm currently at the same company that I started with right after graduation. However, I have a new title. I could not feel more blessed for this opportunity. This position is exactly my perfect match. I'm working with data in excel all-day-every-day. For some, this would be their worst nightmare. I've learned though, this is what I love doing. It really challenges your mind and keeps you thinking.

Finally, the last big change is my NEW CAR! I made my first "big girl" purchased, and got an SUV. It's not really that new to me anymore, but it still is something to be proud of. I'm probably the world's fastest car shopper. I knew I wanted an SUV and knew what my monthly payment would be. I searched online at the local dealers and found an Equinox that checked everything off my list. The next week, I went into the dealer and showed him the model/year I wanted. A couple minutes later, I test drove the vehicle and decided this was it. And that's the end to the that story. Guess you can say, I'm not hard to please.

So, I guess that's it for all that I need to catch you up on. I've been posting a lot more on Instagram, so feel free to follow me there and keep me accountable. I would link my outfit for you all, but this is an oldie but a goodie. It one of my go-to's for this time of year.

Don't you just love when you have to come up with a new photo location on the spot? I planned on taking these photos someplace else, but turns out it was prime to plow the parking lot when I showed up. So, I had to come up with a new spot with a snap of the fingers (hence the ugly background). Oh and of course the wind had to be blowing at full force. So that's why I only had a few photos to choose from. That's just your average blogger problems though!

The first time I saw the whole lingerie styled for the daytime trend, I thought it was the strangest, and sort of sluttiest thing. Somehow though it has grown on me. I think it's the delicate lace that attracts me. It has this feminine look that looks elegant with a tad bit of sexy. I styled this white, lace bodysuit in more of a modest way. I paired a nude tank top undeath and threw on a black blazer. I find that these two additions make it more daytime appropriate.


I've seen Amber Fillerup & Aspyn Ovard do these "12 Things" posts and I think they're just the cutest posts. They're great to just empty your mind when you have a million things on them. So I thought I would copy them and do the same!

1. My first bullet obviously has to be about Aspyn and Amber, since they "started" this whole trend. First off, Amber just had her little baby girl Frankie. She is just a doll and her kids adore the little baby. Second off, I can't believe Aspyn is PREGNANT! I never thought I would be so excited for a "celebrity" to be pregnant. I'm secretly hoping it's going to be a girl. Can't wait until they reveal the gender. I can't get enough of her and Parker's pregnancy content.

2. I just rewatched the clip from 90210 when Liam proposes to Annie. It's just as cute and heartwarming as I remember. Secretly hoping that'll be me sometime soon! After watching the clip, I had the urge to rewatch 90210. Unfortunately, it's no longer on Netflix. Instead, I'm currently starting Gossip Girl over. Call me Basic, but Dan and Serena are the cutest couple on the planet

3. Speaking of TV shows, I need a new recommendation! The only tv show I have to watch is The Bachelor, and that's almost over. Leave your suggestions down below. I need something to look forward to after work lol.

4. I stayed in bed until noon today, and I have no regrets! Sometimes you just need those lazy mornings where all you do is waste your time with your phone in your hand.

5. My fake plant obsession is becoming a huge problem. I just bought a new one from TJ maxx and named it Henry. (My boyfriend and I name all our plants because we're weird like that). I just went to Target and saw the cutest banana leaf one for $40. I'm contemplating buying it, even though I have no room for it.

6. I've been feeling like a kid lately because of all the "kids" snacks I've been purchasing. My pantry is stocked with rice krispy treats, fruits snacks, and those breadstix that you dunk in that fake cheese. Who needs healthy snacks when this stuff is 10x better?

7. I've been completely failing at my New Year's Resolutions. Is it too late to start over? I just need to find the motivation again, and push myself.

8. Speaking of snacks, my new favorite cliff bar is the Cool Mint and chocolate one. It tastes just like Thin Mints. What more can you want? So long, White Chocolate Macadamia….there's a new guy in town!

9. My skin hasn't been looking too bad lately, but I keep f*cking it up by sleeping with my makeup one. I get so lazy, and sometimes have no motivation. It seems like an okay idea in the moment, but I regret it everytime. One of these days I'll do an updated skincare routine post. I've added in some products to my routine that are game changers.

10. I'm in a cooking rut. I have cookbooks, but still seem to lack inspiration for new meals. Instead, I've been cooking just the usual. Leave your favorite meals down below in the comments.

11. As much as 90 degree weather stresses me out (I hate sweating lol), I'm looking forward to the warmer weather, so my boyfriend and I can play basketball outside at night. I love spending some quality time together at night.

12. Waking up for work has been a stuggle lately. I used to be so great at waking up early to ensure that I get there at a decent time. This past month though, I've been hitting snooze on my alarm too much. I need to get back into my routine, so I can feel better about myself.